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Chalk Bass
About Chalk Bass
Chalk Bass is a fish found in the western Atlantic Ocean. This beautiful fish is non-offensive and peaceful. However, it can become territorial and aggressive towards other fish, especially those that like to swim on the bottom, and even aggressive towards other chalk bass. This fish is a synchronous hermaphrodite, meaning each fish has both male and female reproductive organs simultaneously.
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Common Name
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Caribbean Blue Bass
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Serranus tortugarum
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Species
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Serranus tortugarum
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Genus
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Serranus
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Family
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Serranidae
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SubOrder
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Percoidei
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Order
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Perciformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Chalk Bass |
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Color
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White
Silver
Brown
Copper
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Pattern
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Spotted
Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
Elongated bodies
Dorsal Fins
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Tank Level
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Bottom |
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Min Height
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2 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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3 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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72°F to 78°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Coral
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Water Hardness
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Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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30 gallons |
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pH
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8.1 to 8.4 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Chalk Bass including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Energetic
Calm
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Chalk Bass. |
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Lifespan
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2 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Marine
Coral Reefs
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Country
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Mexico
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
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